FLAC: House repossessions will become easier The Free Legal Advice Centres has said that recommendations by an expert group will make it easier, in terms of court procedures, for house repossessions to take place. News • 15 Jan 14
FLAC: House repossessions will become easier The Free Legal Advice Centres has said that recommendations by an expert group will make it easier, in terms of court procedures, for house repossessions to take place. News • 15 Jan 14
Central Bank raises target on mortgage arrears Lenders must offer sustainable solutions to 75% of customers in mortgage arrears by the end of June 2014, under new targets set out by the Central Bank. Business • 05 Dec 13
Central Bank raises target on mortgage arrears Lenders must offer sustainable solutions to 75% of customers in mortgage arrears by the end of June 2014, under new targets set out by the Central Bank. Business • 05 Dec 13
Number of mortgages in arrears falls: Central Bank The number of Irish mortgages in arrears for over 90 days increased slightly in the third quarter of the year compared to the previous three months, new Central Bank figures show. Business • 28 Nov 13
Number of mortgages in arrears falls: Central Bank The number of Irish mortgages in arrears for over 90 days increased slightly in the third quarter of the year compared to the previous three months, new Central Bank figures show. Business • 28 Nov 13
AIB reports stabilisation in its loan portfolio AIB has said that its trading performance in the three month period from July to September continues to improve in line with expectations. Business • 14 Nov 13
AIB reports stabilisation in its loan portfolio AIB has said that its trading performance in the three month period from July to September continues to improve in line with expectations. Business • 14 Nov 13
New initiative to help struggling homeowners AIB has joined up with a group that assists people in mortgage difficulties as part of a new initiative to help deal with the arrears crisis. Business • 04 Nov 13
New initiative to help struggling homeowners AIB has joined up with a group that assists people in mortgage difficulties as part of a new initiative to help deal with the arrears crisis. Business • 04 Nov 13
Finance publishes new mortgage arrears data New figures on mortgage arrears from the Department of Finance show that the most popular method of restructuring loans in arrears is to extend the term of the mortgage. Business • 31 Oct 13
Finance publishes new mortgage arrears data New figures on mortgage arrears from the Department of Finance show that the most popular method of restructuring loans in arrears is to extend the term of the mortgage. Business • 31 Oct 13
Powers of Credit Review Office extended An increase in the limit for loan applications that can be appealed to the Credit Review Office from €500,000 to €3 million has been announced. Business • 15 Oct 13
Powers of Credit Review Office extended An increase in the limit for loan applications that can be appealed to the Credit Review Office from €500,000 to €3 million has been announced. Business • 15 Oct 13
Some borrowers take 'wait & see' approach: Honohan The governor of the Central Bank Patrick Honohan has again criticised the concept of mortgage "strategic default", and defended the use of repossession as a tool to deal with mortgage arrears. Business • 10 Oct 13
Some borrowers take 'wait & see' approach: Honohan The governor of the Central Bank Patrick Honohan has again criticised the concept of mortgage "strategic default", and defended the use of repossession as a tool to deal with mortgage arrears. Business • 10 Oct 13
Honohan accuses banks of 'wishful thinking' The Governor of the Central Bank has told the Oireachtas Finance Committee that things are still not moving as quickly on the issue of mortgage arrears as the bank would like. Business • 26 Sep 13
Honohan accuses banks of 'wishful thinking' The Governor of the Central Bank has told the Oireachtas Finance Committee that things are still not moving as quickly on the issue of mortgage arrears as the bank would like. Business • 26 Sep 13
Central Bank lays down tougher arrears targets The Central Bank has laid out new, tougher targets for lenders dealing with homeowners at risk of defaulting on their mortgages. Business • 17 Sep 13
Central Bank lays down tougher arrears targets The Central Bank has laid out new, tougher targets for lenders dealing with homeowners at risk of defaulting on their mortgages. Business • 17 Sep 13
Troika demands tougher mortgage arrears targets The Troika wants banks to conclude agreements with one quarter of borrowers in arrears by the end of March next year, RTÉ News has learned. Business • 11 Sep 13
Troika demands tougher mortgage arrears targets The Troika wants banks to conclude agreements with one quarter of borrowers in arrears by the end of March next year, RTÉ News has learned. Business • 11 Sep 13
15% of PTSB mortgage customers are in arrears Two thousand Permanent TSB customers are selling their homes as part of the bank's so-called assisted voluntary sale process. News • 06 Sep 13
15% of PTSB mortgage customers are in arrears Two thousand Permanent TSB customers are selling their homes as part of the bank's so-called assisted voluntary sale process. News • 06 Sep 13
AIB chief: 20% of customers in arrears could pay AIB Chief Executive David Duffy has defended his assertion that 20% of the bank's mortgage customers in arrears are making a conscious decision not to pay their home loans. News • 03 Sep 13
AIB chief: 20% of customers in arrears could pay AIB Chief Executive David Duffy has defended his assertion that 20% of the bank's mortgage customers in arrears are making a conscious decision not to pay their home loans. News • 03 Sep 13
15% of owner-occupier mortgages at PTSB in arrears More than 15% of owner-occupier mortgages on Permanent TSB's books have been in arrears for 90 days or more, according to the bank. Business • 29 Aug 13
15% of owner-occupier mortgages at PTSB in arrears More than 15% of owner-occupier mortgages on Permanent TSB's books have been in arrears for 90 days or more, according to the bank. Business • 29 Aug 13
Almost 100,000 mortgages in arrears Despite hope that mortgage arrears figures would begin to stabilise, the latest information from the Central Bank shows that almost 98,000 mortgages are now in arrears. News • 24 Aug 13
Almost 100,000 mortgages in arrears Despite hope that mortgage arrears figures would begin to stabilise, the latest information from the Central Bank shows that almost 98,000 mortgages are now in arrears. News • 24 Aug 13
Almost 98,000 mortgages in arrears at end of June New Central Bank figures show that a total of 97,874 private residential mortgage accounts on family homes were in arrears of over 90 days at the end of June. Business • 23 Aug 13
Almost 98,000 mortgages in arrears at end of June New Central Bank figures show that a total of 97,874 private residential mortgage accounts on family homes were in arrears of over 90 days at the end of June. Business • 23 Aug 13
Central Bank names new deputy governor The Central Bank has appointed Cyril Roux as its deputy governor and director of financial regulation. Business • 21 Aug 13
Central Bank names new deputy governor The Central Bank has appointed Cyril Roux as its deputy governor and director of financial regulation. Business • 21 Aug 13
KBC Bank Ireland sees lower impairment charges KBC Bank Ireland has recorded a €69m loss after tax and charges for impaired loans over the three months to the end of June Business • 08 Aug 13
KBC Bank Ireland sees lower impairment charges KBC Bank Ireland has recorded a €69m loss after tax and charges for impaired loans over the three months to the end of June Business • 08 Aug 13
Ulster Bank's H1 impairment losses fall Ulster Bank has reported a first half loss of €387m for the six months to the end of June, down from €675m the same time last year. Business • 02 Aug 13
Ulster Bank's H1 impairment losses fall Ulster Bank has reported a first half loss of €387m for the six months to the end of June, down from €675m the same time last year. Business • 02 Aug 13
Bank of Ireland says close to profitability Bank of Ireland has said the worst is now behind it and it is close to profitability. Business • 02 Aug 13
Bank of Ireland says close to profitability Bank of Ireland has said the worst is now behind it and it is close to profitability. Business • 02 Aug 13
AIB reports half yearly loss of €758m AIB has reported a loss of €758m for the six months to the end of June, down from the €1 billion loss reported the same time last year. Business • 02 Aug 13
AIB reports half yearly loss of €758m AIB has reported a loss of €758m for the six months to the end of June, down from the €1 billion loss reported the same time last year. Business • 02 Aug 13
Tenth review of bailout programme published The Department of Finance has published the latest draft memorandum with the Troika. Business • 13 Jun 13
Tenth review of bailout programme published The Department of Finance has published the latest draft memorandum with the Troika. Business • 13 Jun 13
Progress on long-term arrears limited Only a quarter of owner occupiers in arrears of three months or more have had their mortgages restructured by lenders, according to the Central Bank. Business • 22 May 13
Progress on long-term arrears limited Only a quarter of owner occupiers in arrears of three months or more have had their mortgages restructured by lenders, according to the Central Bank. Business • 22 May 13
Credit unions reject Central Bank plan The board of the Irish League of Credit Unions voted unanimously to reject a new pilot scheme aimed at easing the burden of distressed borrowers. Business • 13 May 13
Credit unions reject Central Bank plan The board of the Irish League of Credit Unions voted unanimously to reject a new pilot scheme aimed at easing the burden of distressed borrowers. Business • 13 May 13
Central Bank posts profit of €1.4 billion for 2012 The Central Bank made a profit of €1.4 billion last year, mostly from lending money to the country's troubled commercial banks. Business • 30 Apr 13
Central Bank posts profit of €1.4 billion for 2012 The Central Bank made a profit of €1.4 billion last year, mostly from lending money to the country's troubled commercial banks. Business • 30 Apr 13
